Top 10 Low Carb Chicken Recipes and Keto Chicken Recipes
What to eat for dinner with low carbs
Choosing a top 10 list of low carb chicken recipes and easy keto chicken recipes was certainly a difficult task. There are so many great low carb and keto recipes out there. It’s important to know why these were selected.
First, they needed to fit the low carb or keto diet lifestyle. This type of eating should be a lifestyle change, not just a quick fix. Second, they needed to be quick and easy to prepare using simple ingredients. When you have a hungry family to feed, you don’t need to be faced with where you will get the rarely used ingredients you need. Third, variety was a factor to avoid getting bored with the menu. And lastly, they needed to be very yummy!
When asked what is for dinner and you say simply “chicken”, you might be getting moans and groans in return. Using the titles of these recipes will likely get more smiles and create excitement to sit down at the dinner table. You will also be happy knowing that it will not take you hours to prepare these tasty meals. Most can be on the table in 30 to 45 minutes. You can also be proud that your meal will contain less than 10 net carbs per serving while still containing significant amounts of fat and protein.
NOTE: These low carb chicken meals and keto chicken meals are in no particular order or rankings.
1. Low Carb Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken — Keto Tuscan Chicken
If the family doesn’t see you cooking this Keto friendly low carb creamy Tuscan garlic chicken, they might think you brought it home from a restaurant. You will be amazed at the creamy sauce. The combination of garlic, spinach and sun dried tomatoes will have your taste buds dancing in your mouth. BAM!!!
This Keto chicken dinner is a must try for anyone on a low carb or Keto diet. You can have this restaurant quality meal on the table in only 30 minutes!
Ingredients:
Boneless skinless chicken breasts
Olive oil
Salt
Heavy cream
Chicken broth
Garlic powder
Italian seasoning
Freshly grated parmesan cheese
Spinach
Sun dried tomatoes
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories: 368kcal | Protein: 30g | Fat: 25g | Carbs: 7g
2. Low Carb Chicken Crust Taco Pizza — Keto Pizza
Pizza and Mexican are two of my favorite foods. Did you think you could no longer enjoy eating pizza and Mexican food on a low carb or Keto diet? You will be thrilled to know that you can enjoy them both together with this amazing recipe. It will seem like you are cheating on your diet as you savor every delicious bite.
If you have ever made pizza at home, then you know that making the crust is the hard part. It takes hours to proof the dough and let it rise, but you can be munching down on this yummy pizza in just 35 to 40 minutes!
This tasty low carb chicken crust taco pizza is incredibly easy to make. It has only 2g net carbs per slice and it’s gluten free! How cool is that?!
What makes this recipe so easy to make is that you use ground chicken in place of a traditional dough and calls for only a few simple ingredients. Of course, you can also easily customize the toppings to your own liking. You could also substitute the ground chicken for ground pork to make your crust if you like. There is so much flexibility with this recipe.
Ingredients:
Ground chicken
Parmesan cheese
Mozzarella cheese
Cheddar cheese
Chicken taco seasoning
Salt and Pepper
Black olives
Tomatoes
Lettuce
Cilantro
Sour cream
Guacamole or mashed avacado
Jalapeno (optional)
Nutritional information per serving:
Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 244kcal | Protein: 15g |Fat: 18g | Carbs: 2g
3. Low Carb Fried Chicken — Keto Fried Chicken
Now, here is a low carb fried chicken recipe that I’m sure Colonel Sanders would say is “finger lickin’ good”! His secret recipe of 7 herbs and spices has been revealed already, but just wait until you learn about the three secrets in this one.
Are you tired of all the messy grease splatters and clean up that goes along with frying chicken? Well, don’t fret, I gotcha covered. The amazing thing about this one is… it’s not fried at all. It’s baked in the oven, but tastes just like real fried chicken.
The first secret that makes this Keto chicken dinner so tasty, low carb and healthier, is the breading. There are two options you can use, depending on your likes or dislikes. The first option is to use almond flour or almond meal for your breading, but it won’t have that perfect southern fried chicken taste.
The second option is the preferred choice for this recipe, but requires using pork rinds. For various reasons, some of you will have an issue with that. If so, then go with option #1 and it will still be dairy free and gluten free.
Put some pork rinds into your food processor to grind them into a powder. You might prefer to do it manually. This will result in different size pieces and seem more like a traditional crispy fried chicken.
The second secret is sure to give your chicken lots of extra flavor. Instead of doing a simple egg wash dip for your breading, we will coat each piece with a whisked mixture of egg, mayonnaise and Dijon mustard. This mixture is guaranteed to make your breading stick.
The third secret is key to achieving that perfect southern fried chicken texture. Simply place a wire cooling rack over a baking pan so that all sides of the chicken are exposed to the heat evenly. Be sure to space your pieces apart to allow for this.
The 40 minutes of baking time at 400 degrees Fahrenheit combined with the prep time will make this low carb fried chicken close to an hour to prepare, but well worth it. Avoid the hassles of frying and enjoy this recipe with less than 1 carb per piece.
Ingredients:
Chicken
Pork rinds or Chicharron
Egg
Mayonnaise
Dijon mustard
Thyme
Sea salt
Pepper
Oregano
Garlic powder
Paprika
Nutritional information per serving:
Serving: 1 piece of chicken
Calories: 308.25kcal | Protein: 40.4g | Fat: 14.79g | Carbs: 0.73g
4. Low Carb Cheesy Broccoli Stuffed Chicken — Keto Chicken and Broccoli
This Keto friendly meal uses tender chicken breasts and then stuffs them with broccoli, cream cheese, freshly grated cheeses like cheddar and parmesan to create a scrumptiously delicious dinner exploding with flavor! All of these flavors are cooked inside the chicken breasts. The result is a super juicy, creamy and gooey, cheesy chicken breast packed with flavor.
This Keto stuffed chicken is perfect for anyone on a Keto diet with only 6g net carbs per serving. You won’t have to worry about hearing any moans and groans from the family when you cook this one and it only takes 40 minutes to prepare.
Ingredients:
Boneless skinless chicken breasts
Olive oil
Salt and Pepper
Paprika
Garlic powder
Italian seasoning
Freshly grated parmesan cheese
Broccoli florets
Red bell pepper
Cheddar cheese
Cream cheese
Garlic cloves
Nutritional information per serving:
Serving: 1 chicken breast
Calories: 493kcal | Protein: 57g | Fat: 25g | Carbs: 6g
5. Low Carb Chicken Florentine
This low carb Chicken Florentine is rich in flavor. It is also very quick, simple and easy to cook. Using the fattier pieces of chicken such as the wing, thigh and leg will increase the fat and flavor.
With only 4g net carbs per serving, you can add some fresh mushrooms if you like. This can be served with cauliflower rice and a salad for a more complete meal. This Chicken Florentine is another quick 30 minute meal choice.
Tip: If you want to cut down the richness of the sauce, just squeeze in a little fresh lemon juice.
Ingredients:
Chicken leg quarters
Butter
Shallots
Chicken broth
Heavy cream
Spinach
Salt and Pepper
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories: 507kcal | Protein: 53g | Fat: 30g | Carbs: 4g
6. Low Carb Chicken Tender Lazone Zoodles
This low carb chicken tender lazone zoodles is so full of flavor you will be tempted to lick your plate for every last bit of sauce. It is a very simple and easy dish to make and perfect for the Keto diet as well.
If you are not already familiar with zoodles, they are noodles made from zucchini. You could use eggplant noodles or cauliflower rice instead if you prefer. It doesn’t really matter, because the sauce is what makes this dish so yummy.
It is a little on the spicy side, so if you don’t care for that, you can decrease or totally eliminate the cayenne pepper. Either way, it will still have plenty of flavor.
For those of you with a busy lifestyle, this is another meal you can get this on the table in 30 minutes or less.
Ingredients:
Chicken tenderloins
Zucchini
Butter
Cayenne pepper
Smoked paprika
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Oregano
Basil
Salt & pepper
Olive oil
Heavy whipping cream
Xanthan gum
Fresh parsley
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories: 561kcal | Protein: 34.44g | Fat: 43.62g | Carbs: 5.42g
7. Low Carb Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
This low carb chicken cordon bleu casserole is my go to casserole dish. Be prepared to have your mind blown with the wonderful blend of flavors. It’s an absolute comfort food that is quick and easy to make. You can expect to get this one on the table in about 45 minutes.
Since this recipe does not involve a traditional breaded cordon bleu procedure, it easily qualifies as a Keto friendly dish that is gluten free, grain free and sugar free. Don’t worry, you won’t miss the breading at all. With the combination of shredded chicken, ham, Swiss cheese, cream cheese, lemon juice, butter and Dijon mustard, you will totally love every bite.
If you are not a Swiss cheese lover, you could substitute some milder cheese such as provolone, mozzarella or Havarti. You might even try a blend of a few different cheeses.
TIP: You want to make sure the chicken is very moist and juicy. If your chicken is dryer, you might want to use 1.5 or 2 times the sauce to compensate.
Ingredients:
Chicken
Ham
Butter
Cream cheese
Dijon mustard
Lemon juice
Salt
Swiss cheese
White wine (optional)
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories: 452 | Protein: 34g | Fat: 34g | Carbs: 2g
8. Low Carb Chicken Alfredo Casserole — Keto Chicken Alfredo
This low carb chicken Alfredo casserole recipe is another excellent casserole dish that can be on your table in less than 40 minutes. With only 6 grams of carbs per serving, it is perfect for anyone on a Keto diet as well.
Just the same as the previous recipe, it is creamy, full of flavor and healthy. Your body won’t be missing any necessary fiber, vitamins or antioxidants with the cauliflower and spinach included in this one. You can use fresh or frozen veggies and also substitute broccoli for the cauliflower if you like.
For a more complete meal, this dish can be paired with a side salad, roasted green beans or even oven roasted broccoli, but it is a great meal by itself.
TIP: You might like to broil your casserole at the end of the cooking time to crisp the cheese a little bit, but be careful not to over-do it. I go for a golden brown look (kinda like a pizza looks), not burned. I love it this way!
Ingredients:
Chicken
Onion
Cauliflower
Spinach
Mozzarella cheese
Parmesan cheese
Cream cheese
Heavy whipping cream
Basil
Garlic
Salt
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories: 466kcal | Protein: 33g | Fat: 32g | Carbs: 6g
9. Low Carb Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps
These low carb chicken taco lettuce wraps are another amazingly healthy Mexican dish. With only 6 grams of carbs in each lettuce wrap, they are perfect for anyone on a low carb or Keto diet.
I guarantee you, when you take your first bite of these lettuce wraps filled with spicy taco chicken, avocado, tomato and drizzled with the zesty cilantro lime sauce, it will be love at first bite!
This is an easy and simple recipe that can be prepared in only 30 minutes. Whether you like your tacos in a hard shell or soft wrap, you will get a slight crunch if you ensure that your Romaine lettuce is fresh and cool.
TIP: Marinate your chicken in the fridge overnight for additional flavor.
Ingredients:
Chicken breasts or thighs
Garlic
Olive oil
Romaine lettuce
Avocado
Tomato
Onion
Cilantro
Yogurt or sour cream or mayo
Jalapeno (optional)
Lime juice
Salt
Nutritional information per serving:
Serving: 1 taco
Calories: 161kcal | Protein: 14.5g | Fat: 9.1g | Carbs: 6.1g
10. Low Carb Chicken and Chorizo Stew
Last, but not least, we have a low carb chicken and Chorizo stew. With only 3 carbs per serving, this is a perfect keto dinner on a cold night. The blend of herbs and spices in this recipe combine for a lively party with your taste buds. This meal can easily be prepared in 30 minutes.
Ingredients:
Chicken thighs
Smoked Chorizo
Bell pepper
Garlic
Black olives
Chicken broth
Oregano
Paprika
Salt
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories: 380kcal | Protein: 24g | Fat: 30g | Carbs: 3g
Final Notes
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